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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Launches LPPI for FY25 & 4 Other Digital Initiatives at 37th Foundation Day of JNPA
In May 2026, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal,  Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for Financial Year 2024-25 (FY 25) along with four major digital initiatives, during the 37th Foundation Day celebrations of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Key Details:
LPPI: It is a national benchmarking mechanism, developed under the Sagar Aankalan framework, to evaluate and improve the operational performance of Indian ports. 

• The index assesses ports across three main cargo segments i.e. dry bulk, liquid bulk and container cargo and uses 6 key  operational metrics such as: cargo handled, vessel turnaround time, berth idle time, pre-berthing waiting time, container dwell time and ship berth day output. 

• The framework further uses a weighted approach which includes absolute performance and Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) improvement.

4 Major Initiatives: The initiatives include a 24×7 Grievance Redressal Module under the e-Navik platform, a Ship Registration Module on the e-Samudra platform, a Medical Practitioner Module, and a Unified Ship Recycling Credit Note Module, aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and digital governance in the maritime sector.

• These newly launched 4 digital initiatives were developed by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), attached office under MoPSW.

GoI Notifies Two SEZs in Puducherry To Enhance Industrial Growth and Export
In May 2026, the Government of India (GoI) notified two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) such as an Information Technology /Information Technology Enabled Services (IT/ITES) SEZ and a Multi-Sector SEZ, in the Union Territory (UT) of Puducherry, with total proposed investment of Rs. 1,975 crore, to strengthen India’s industrial, manufacturing, technology, and services ecosystem.

• The proposals were approved by the Board of Approval for SEZs under the Department of Commerce (DOC), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), during its 137th meeting held on February 27, 2026.

About the Two SEZs in Puducherry:
IT/ITES SEZ: M/s Oulgaret Municipality, an Urban Local Body (ULB), will develop the SEZ at Thattanchavady village in Oulgaret Taluk, Puducherry, making it the first such project in India to be developed by a Municipality. 

• It will cover 8.6230 hectares, involve an investment of Rs.725 crore, and generate 3,500 direct and indirect jobs.

Multi-Sector SEZ: M/s Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development and Investment Corporation (PIPDIC) will develop the SEZ at Karasur village in Villianur Taluk, Puducherry. 

• The Multi-Sector SEZ will cover 86.2457 hectares, involve an investment of Rs.1,250 crore, generate 5,000 direct and indirect jobs, and support diversified industries including manufacturing, services, and technology. 

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s Visit to Canada from May 25 -27, 2026 
Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), undertook a 3-day official visit to Canada covering Ottawa and Toronto, from May 25 to 27, 2026, aimed to advance negotiations on the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations.
Highlights of the Visit:
Visit to Ottawa: During his visit to Ottawa, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, MoC&I, held a series of high-level meetings with senior Canadian leaders and Ministers which included: meeting with Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Mark Carney; International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu; Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Foreign Minister Anita Anand.
Visit to Toronto: During his visit to Toronto, Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed faculty, researchers, and students at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of  Toronto; visited the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) and interacted with Canada-India Tech Connect.
Key Outcomes: Some of the key outcomes of Union Minister Goyal visit to Canada are: launch of India-Canada Trade and Investment Forum; finalization of CEPA by end of 2026; expansion of Bilateral Trade (to USD 50 billion) by 2030 and others.

BANKING & FINANCE

BoB Launches Biometric & UIDAI Face Authentication, UPI Services on bob इ Pay
In May 2026, Bank of Baroda (BoB), one of India’s largest Public Sector Banks (PSBs), launched biometric payment authentication, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)-based face authentication for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Personal Identification Number (PIN) services and Internet of Things (IoT)-based payment capabilities on its UPI applications(app) ‘bob इ Pay’.

• With the launch of these 3 new features, BoB has reaffirmed its commitment to drive innovation in digital payments and enhance customer convenience and security.

New Digital Payment Features:
Biometric Authentication: The newly launched biometric authentication feature enables the user to authorize UPI transactions of maximum Rs 5,000 using fingerprint or facial recognition registered on their mobile devices. 

• It further supports both Person-to-Person (P2P) and Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions.
• It is voluntary for customers to either continue to use UPI PINs or choose biometric authentication for transactions.

Aadhaar-based Face Authentication: This new feature enables the customers to set or reset their UPI PINs. It also uses UIDAI face authentication along with bank One Time Password (OTP) verification which reduces dependence on debit cards and OTP-based Aadhaar verification processes.

IoT-based UPI Payments: BoB has also introduced this facility on its bob इ Pay, where customers can link supported connected vehicles and smart appliances to the apps to make payments directly via these devices.

Fintech Firm Decentro Becomes 1st PA to Secure PSP Licence at GIFT City
In May 2026, Decentro, a leading fintech firm in India, became the 1st Indian Payment Aggregator (PA) to secure final approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to operate as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-CITY (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

• The approval will enable the fintech infrastructure provider to operate cross-border payment services from GIFT City.

Key Details:
Expansion: The fintech firm has established a separate entity in GIFT City to offer services like: multi-currency accounts, cross-border collections, escrow services and international payment settlements for businesses.
Services: The company has announced its plan to launch 4 services under the PSP framework, including merchant acquisition, virtual account issuance, cross-border money transfers and escrow services.
Decentro: Established in 2020, the company offers banking and payments infrastructure services to businesses via its payments collections and Banking-as-a-Service(BaaS) offerings.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

TCS Partners with Mistral AI to Deliver Enterprise Generative AI Solutions
In May 2026, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) became the first Global Systems Integrator (GSI) to partner with Mistral AI, a prominent French artificial intelligence startup, to deliver advanced enterprise generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) solutions for global clients across industries.
Key Details of Partnership:
Objective: This partnership strengthens TCS’s AI ecosystem, enabling a differentiated AI offering that addresses industry-specific challenges, regulatory requirements, and sovereign enterprise needs.
Integration: TCS will use Mistral Forge to build custom enterprise AI models, enabling clients to integrate their data and context for better decision-making. 
Focus: The partnership will focus on Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), manufacturing, healthcare, and the public sector, where demand for trusted AI adoption is rising rapidly.
Capacity Building: TCS will establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Mistral to build industry-specific AI solutions, support project delivery, and accelerate enterprise adoption using beta models, while serving as a hub for AI talent, training, and deployment capabilities.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Assumes Charge as 48th Vice Chief of Naval Staff
In May 2026, Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Commander-in-Chief(CoC), Andaman and Nicobar(A&N) Command, assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) of the Indian Navy (IN).

• He succeeded Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, who has taken over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command.

About Ajay Kochhar:
Profile: Commissioned into the IN’s Executive Branch in July 1988, he is a Gunnery and Missile Systems specialist with over 37 years of distinguished service across command, operational, and staff appointments.
Leadership: He has commanded Indian Navy Ships (INS) Nashak, Vibhuti, and Kirpan, served as the Commissioning Commanding Officer of INS Trikand, and also led the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, where he oversaw the successful integration and operationalisation of its air wing. 
Awards: He is a recipient of the Nau Sena Medal (NM) and was honoured with the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 2022 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) in 2026 for his distinguished leadership and meritorious service.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Chandrayaan-2 Radar Detects Subsurface Ice in Lunar South Polar Craters
In May 2026, India’s Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft orbiting the Moon since 2019, has revealed evidence of subsurface water ice deposits in permanently shadowed regions of lunar south polar craters.

• The study was conducted by scientists at the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and published in the Nature Portfolio Journal (NPJ) Space Exploration.

Key Details of Findings:
Evidence: A 1.1 kilo meter(km) crater in the Faustini Basin showed strong evidence of lunar ice, with radar signals and lobate-rim features indicating impact into an ice-rich subsurface that briefly flowed and refroze.

• The study examined ‘doubly shadowed craters’ within the Moon’s Permanently Shadowed Regions (PSRs).

Detection Method: The discovery was made using the Dual-Frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar (DFSAR), operates at L- and S-band frequencies, onboard Chandrayaan-2, which is capable of penetrating the Moon’s surface and mapping subsurface structures.
Significance: The findings are highly important for future lunar exploration missions, as water ice can serve as a vital resource for sustaining human presence on the Moon, including oxygen generation, drinking water supply, and rocket fuel production.
Chandrayaan-2: Launched in July 2019, Chandrayaan-2 is India’s second lunar exploration mission developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), aimed at enhancing scientific understanding of the Moon and generating important lunar data.

OBITUARY

Former Bureaucrat and CCI’s 1st Chairman Dhanendra Kumar Passed Away
In May 2026, Dhanendra Kumar, former bureaucrat and 1st chairman of Competition Commission of India (CCI), passed away at the age of 80 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was born in 1946.

• He served as Chairman of CCI from February 2009 to June 2011, where he played pivotal role in strengthening India’s competition law framework and ensuring fair market practices.

About Dhanendra Kumar:
Civil Service: He was a 1968-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Haryana Cadre. 
Key Roles: During his administrative career, he held several key positions in the Haryana government, including Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the HSIDC and Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister (CM) of Haryana.

• He served as secretary in various union ministries and also served as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Rural Electrification Corporation (REC)
• Prior to his appointment as CCI chairman, he was India’s Executive Director (ED) at the World Bank (WB) (from 2005 to 2009).

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Former Federal Bank CEO Shyam Srinivasan Releases Debut Book ‘Better Never Stops’
In May 2026, banking veteran Shyam Srinivasan, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Federal Bank Limited, released his debut book titled ‘Better Never Stops: Leadership Insights from Life’s Unscripted Moments,’ which explores leadership lessons drawn from real-life corporate and sports experiences.

• The book was published by Wyzr Content Private Limited.

About the Book:
Insights: Based on his 30+ years of experience in India’s banking and financial services sector, the book offers leadership lessons and insights into the growth and transformation of private banking institutions in India. 
Focus Area: The book emphasizes leadership development through unconventional learning moments, highlighting how decision-making, resilience, and adaptability contribute to effective leadership in dynamic environments.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Potato 2026 – May 30
The United Nations(UN’s) International Day of Potato is observed annually on 30 May across the globe to recognize the importance of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) as a vital global food resource.

• 30 May 2026 marks the 3rd observance of the United Nations International Day of Potato, coinciding with the 81st anniversary year of the Food and Agriculture Organization, headquartered in Rome, Italy.
• 2026 Theme: “Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish.”

Background:
UNGA Resolution: The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/78/123 on 8 December 2023, officially declaring 30 May of every year as the International Day of Potato.
Peru’s Proposal: The proposal for the observance was submitted to the UNGA by Peru, regarded as the ancestral home of the potato, following a resolution adopted by the Food and Agriculture Organization Conference in July 2023.
First Observance: The 1st International Day of Potato was observed globally on 30 May 2024.

World Vape Day 2026 – May 30 
World Vape Day is observed annually across the globe on 30 May to promote harm reduction strategies for adult smokers, highlighting safer nicotine alternatives such as electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), oral nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco products, ahead of World No Tobacco Day (31 May).

• 2026 Theme: “One Switch – Everyone Wins”

Background:
Initiation: WVD was initiated by the World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA), a United States of America(USA)-based non-profit organisation that advocates for the rights of vapers and promotes responsible regulation of vaping products.
Significance: It began as a grassroots movement aimed at reducing smoking-related diseases and is observed strategically ahead of World No Tobacco Day to highlight harm reduction approaches.

World Multiple Sclerosis Day 2026 – May 30 
World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day is observed annually across the globe on 30 May  to raise awareness about MS, a chronic neurological disorder affecting the brain and spinal cord, and to advocate for improved diagnosis, treatment, and support for people living with MS. 

• 2026 Theme: The official World MS Day campaign theme (2024–2026) is “My MS Diagnosis”, with the tagline ‘Navigating MS Together.’

Background:
Launch: World MS Day was initiated in 2009 by the London, United Kingdom (UK)-based Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF), a global network of MS organisations.
Collaboration: MSIF works in partnership with member organisations from countries including India, the United States of America (USA), Australia, Argentina, Greece, Kenya, Tunisia, Spain, and the UK, to promote global awareness and support for people living with MS
Symbol : Orange Ribbon, represents awareness, solidarity, and support for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

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